Violation Code: 3885
FDA Violation
Charge Code: POIS CHLOR
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3885
- Charge Code
- POIS CHLOR
- Description
- The article appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, namely chloramphenicol, which may render it injurious to health.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYRD FOODS INTERNATIONAL | Pallipuram, INDIA | 17 |
| 2 | Dongshan Delianhua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd | Zhangzhou, CHINA | 4 |
| 3 | Aquatica Frozen Foods Global Pvt. Ltd. | Prakasam, INDIA | 4 |
| 4 | Fimex Vn | Soc Trang, VIETNAM | 4 |
| 5 | NEKKANTI MEGA FOOD PARK PRIVATE LIMITED-UNIT#1 | Nellore, INDIA | 2 |
| 6 | Ngoc Ha Co Ltd Food Processing and Trading | Chau Thanh District, VIETNAM | 2 |
| 7 | Avanti Frozen Foods Private Limited | East Godavari, INDIA | 2 |
| 8 | Tonga Tiur Putra P | Jakarta, INDONESIA | 1 |
| 9 | PHATTHANA FROZEN FOOD CO., LTD. | , THAILAND | 1 |
| 10 | THONG THUAN - CAM RANH SEAFOOD JOINT STOCK COMPANY - EXPORT SEAFOOD PROCESSING FACTORY - CAM RANH | Cam Lam, VIETNAM | 1 |
| 11 | Ram's Assorted Cold Storage Limited | Jagatsinghapur, INDIA | 1 |
| 12 | Falcon Marine Exports Ltd. | Balasore, INDIA | 1 |
| 13 | Procesadora de Mariscos America, SA de CV | Matamoros, MEXICO | 1 |
| 14 | GEO Seafoods | Kochi-682006, INDIA | 1 |
| 15 | STAPIMEX | Soc Trang, VIETNAM | 1 |
| 16 | HUBEI YUESHENG AQUATIC PRODUCTS CO., LTD. | Jingzhou, CHINA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 11/20/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | STAPIMEXVIETNAM |
| 4/11/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | |
| 2/28/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS 16JGD05 | |
| 11/8/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | GEO SeafoodsINDIA |
| 9/23/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 9/23/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 7/25/2024 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGD05 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 7/25/2024 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGD05 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 3/27/2024 | CRAB 16JGT01 | |
| 3/27/2024 | CRAB 16JGT01 | |
| 2/28/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 2/5/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 12/28/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 | |
| 12/28/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3885?
3885 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, namely chloramphenicol, which may render it injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3885?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 44 import refusals issued for violation code 3885, affecting 16 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3885?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3885 was on December 30, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3885?
Products commonly refused under violation 3885 include: SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, SHRIMP & PRAWNS. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3885?
Violation code 3885 is based on 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This section of the law establishes requirements that imported products must meet to be allowed entry into the United States.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.